Prep school student sobs in court as he's found NOT guilty of main rape charges - but still faces up to 11 years in prison and has to register as a sex offender for life after being found guilty of seducing on the internet

Owen Labrie, 19, of Tunbridge, Vermont, faced nine charges after being accused of rape in 2014 at St. Paul's School in New Hampshire

He was found not guilty on the three charges of felony rape and one charge simple assault but guilty on three charges of misdemeanor sexual assault

He was also found guilty of using a computer to solicit a minor to commit an offense, which is a felony, and endangering the welfare of a child

Labrie was sobbing in court as the guilty verdicts were read by the jury forewoman and will now have to register as a sex offender for life

The female victim, who was a freshman at the time, said after the verdict that 'a measure of justice has been served for victims of sexual violence'

Labrie was released on $15,000 bail and will be sentenced in October as he faces a maximum sentence of 11 years in prison and no minimum sentence

The former New Hampshire prep school senior accused of raping a 15-year-old freshman days before he graduated as part of a tradition of sexual conquest was acquitted of all felony charges Friday.

Jurors reached the verdict after seven hours of deliberations and found Owen Labrie, 19, of Tunbridge, Vermont, not guilty on three charges of felony rape and one charge of simple assault but guilty on multiple charges of misdemeanor sexual assault and a felony count of using online communications to seduce a minor.

He was seen sobbing in court as the guilty verdicts were read by the forewoman.

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Owen Labrie (above with his lawyer) was found not guilty on charges of rape but guilty on multiple charges of sexual assault

Labrie was sobbing in court as the guilty verdicts were read by the forewoman

At one point Labrie reached out and held his mother's hand as the two uncontrollably sobbed

Labrie leaves Merrimack Superior Court with his attorney Jay Carney after being released on bail

The five charges he was found guilty of were three charges of misdemeanor sexual assault, a felony charge of using a computer to solicit a minor to commit an offense related to sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child.

The charge of soliciting a minor using a computer carries a possible sentence of 3.5 to seven years in jail and will require Labrie to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life - though he will be able to apply for release after 15 years.

He is also facing up to a year in prison for each misdemeanor conviction, meaning he is looking at a maximum sentence of 11 years in prison.

There is no minimum sentence however, meaning he could avoid going to prison.

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The prosecution argued that since Labrie has no ties to New Hampshire he presented a flight risk and should have to surrender his passport after posting an additional $50,000 bail.

STATEMENT FROM THE VICTIM'S FAMILY

'Today, a measure of justice has been served for victims of sexual violence.

'While he was not convicted on all charges, Owen Labrie was held accountable in some way by a jury of his peers for crimes he committed against our daughter.

'This conviction requires him to take ownership for his actions and gives him the opportunity to reflect upon the harm he has caused.

'While we stood together as a family through this process, it was our young daughter who took the stand to speak the truth and request justice.

'We admire her bravery in coming forward and speaking out in the face of great adversity.

'It is truly her courage that has made this measure of justice possible today.'

They pointed out his mother could also serve as an accomplice to help the young man flee the country as it was revealed early in the trial she advised her son to delete over a hundred Facebook messages that could be considered physical evidence in the case

His own lawyer, Jay Carney, then said that his client would agree to a 5pm to 8am curfew.

Bail was set at $15,000, which Labrie had already posted, and so he remained free after leaving the courtroom on Friday.

Prosecutors claimed he raped the 15-year-old as part of a practice at St. Paul's School known as Senior Salute in which seniors try to romance and have sex with underclassmen.

Labrie testified the two had consensual sexual contact that stopped short of intercourse, while his accuser broke down on the stand as she recounted all the ways she had allegedly been violated by the defendant.

'I said no three times,' she testified.

'In that moment, I don't know how I could have made it any more clear.'

The prosecution also produced a number of Labrie's friends who testified that he told them the two did have sex.

Labrie - who was the sole defense witness in the case - said that he stopped short of sleeping with the girl because he did not want to have sex with her.

His victim had to leave the courtroom after becoming upset during his testimony, crying as Labrie began to read aloud emails the two exchanged.

Semen was found in the young woman's underwear, but it could not be determined if it was Labrie's semen.

As for the testimony of his friends, Labrie's lawyer said that his client had simply been bragging to the young men and embellishing his story.

The Boston Globe reports that Labrie stared down the victim's family as he entered the courtroom on Friday (seen above)

Labrie had been accepted to Harvard on a full scholarship where he said he planned to take divinity school classes

The charge of soliciting a minor using a computer carries a possible sentence of 3.5 to 7 years in jail and will require Labrie to register as a sex offender

'He’s not a saint,' Carney said of Labrie during his closing statement.

'He’s a teenager. And I submit he told the truth.'

Carney then suggested the victim lied as she was afraid to admit to her friends and her own sister what had happened between her and Labrie.

OWEN LABRIE VERDICT

-Three counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault -- NOT GUILTY

-Three counts of misdemeanor sexual assault -- GUILTY

-Endangering the Welfare of a Child -- GUILTY

-Felonious use of a computer to seduce, solicit, lure, or entice a child -- GUILTY

'She had to make a decision, whether it would be her reputation that went into the toilet, or Owen’s,' he said.

'And she took the easier choice.'

The Boston Globe reports that Labrie stared down the victim and her family as he entered the courtroom on Friday.

Prior to the incident with the victim he had dated her older sister.

The victim, who is now 16, was being shielded during the proceedings by her parents while Labrie's mother was distraught in the courtroom.

At one point Labrie reached out and held his mother's hand as the two cried together and he told her he loved her, adding; 'I didn’t lie to you.'

Someone then asked if the camera in the courtroom would stop filming and turn away as it was a 'private moment.'

A large man and woman then stood in front of the camera in what appeared to be an attempt to block the camera's shot.

It is not certain if that request came from Labrie's family or the victim's family, who were also sitting nearby though at no point identified or shown on camera.

Labrie is now facing up to a year in prison for each misdemeanor conviction

Labrie talks with one of his attorneys Jaye Rancourt, right, as his parents Denise Holland and Cannon Labrie talk in the lobby Friday

Michael G. Hirschfeld, the rector at St. Paul's School said; 'We must first commend the remarkable moral courage and strength demonstrated by the young woman who has suffered through this nightmare.

The girl's family said in a statement after the verdict; 'Our family, like many others, have read several articles on campus sexual assault in recent years with concern as our daughters progressed through school.

STATEMENT FROM ST.PAUL'S SCHOOL

'We must first commend the remarkable moral courage and strength demonstrated by the young woman who has suffered through this nightmare.

'Her resolve and unwavering commitment to the truth have been inspiring to us and to many outside our School community.

'We can only hope that time will bring some measure of healing and comfort to both her and her family.

'The entire St. Paul’s School community has been deeply affected by this incident.

'It is our responsibility to ensure that our students live and learn together in a community that is built on respect, caring, and support for one another.

'Anything short of that cannot and will not be accepted. We will continue to focus on teaching our students our core values – that they live honorably, respectfully, and never forget to be kind – and that they learn and grow in ways that lead to productive and respectful relationships throughout their entire lives.'

'But never in our worst nightmares could we have imagined that we would be experiencing this issue firsthand with our 15-year-old daughter during her first year of high school.

'The reality of this national epidemic has hit home and there is overwhelming sadness for the large number of students suffering from sexual violence everyday in this nation.

'Today, a measure of justice has been served for victims of sexual violence.

'While he was not convicted on all charges, Owen Labrie was held accountable in some way by a jury of his peers for crimes he committed against our daughter.

'This conviction requires him to take ownership for his actions and gives him the opportunity to reflect upon the harm he has caused.'

They then added; 'While we stood together as a family through this process, it was our young daughter who took the stand to speak the truth and request justice.

'We admire her bravery in coming forward and speaking out in the face of great adversity. It is truly her courage that has made this measure of justice possible today.'

The family also thanked the court and police who worked on the case.

Individuals under the age of 16 cannot legally consent to sex in the state of New Hampshire, which is why Labrie received misdemeanor convictions for inserting his penis into the victim's vagina, performing cunnilingus and inserting his finger into her vagina.

This is not considered statutory rape in the state as the age difference is less than four years according to Boston.com.

Labrie in his 2014 mugshot (left) and holding his arms over his head as he describes how he disrobed the victim (right)

Labrie is comforted by his attorney Jay Carney after hearing he had been charged with multiple counts of assault

Michael G. Hirschfeld, the rector at St. Paul's School also released a statement saying; 'We must first commend the remarkable moral courage and strength demonstrated by the young woman who has suffered through this nightmare.

'Her resolve and unwavering commitment to the truth have been inspiring to us and to many outside our School community. We can only hope that time will bring some measure of healing and comfort to both her and her family.

'The entire St. Paul’s School community has been deeply affected by this incident. It is our responsibility to ensure that our students live and learn together in a community that is built on respect, caring, and support for one another.

'Anything short of that cannot and will not be accepted. We will continue to focus on teaching our students our core values – that they live honorably, respectfully, and never forget to be kind – and that they learn and grow in ways that lead to productive and respectful relationships throughout their entire lives.'

St. Paul's School boasts as alumni an international roster of senators, congressmen and other notables, including members of the Kennedy family and Secretary of State John Kerry.

The victim's family said of the school; 'We still feel betrayed that St. Paul’s School allowed and fostered a toxic culture that left our daughter and other students at risk to sexual violence. We trusted the school to protect her and it failed us.

'We continue to feel anger and disappointment for the lack of character and integrity that the young men of St. Paul’s School showed, laughing and joking with Owen Labrie at graduation about “slaying” our daughter.

'Both the school and these young men should bear the shame of these crimes along with Owen Labrie.'

Labrie blew his nose and wiped back tears for over an hour as he waited in the courtroom following the verdict

Labrie had been accepted to Harvard on a full scholarship where he said he planned to take divinity school classes.

Though he pushed back his enrollment from the fall of 2014 because of the charges and trial, it remains unclear if Harvard has ever rescinded their offer of admission.

'Harvard College reserves the right to withdraw an offer of admission under certain conditions, which are clearly expressed to students upon their acceptance,' Rachael Dane, a spokeswoman for Harvard, said in a statement.

'An offer of admission may be rescinded if a student engages in behavior that brings into question his or her honesty, maturity, or moral character.'

Labrie also attended St. Paul's on a full scholarship, where he was captain of the soccer team.

He will now return to his home in Vermont as he awaits sentencing in October.

'Owen's future is forever changed,' said Carney.

'A conviction like this is like a brand.'

He did however note of the verdict; 'One teenager was found guilty of having consensual sex with another teenager.'

He also said he is possibly planning to appeal the felony charge, calling the conviction 'overreaching.'

He also said he will recommend that his client only be sentenced to probation, but with 'serious conditions.'

Labrie was able to afford Carney's services it was revealed earlier this year by writing a letter to the parents of some of his classmates asking for help with his legal defense fund.

WMUR reported at the time this almost caused Labrie to wind up in jail for violating the conditions of his bail as he was not supposed to communicate with individuals from thye school.

Meanwhile, prosecutor Catherine Ruffle said following the verdict; 'We hope this sends a message to future victims to come forward.'

They are waiting to make any recommendation about possible sentencing until they receive a sentencing report.